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The future of green energy in the UK

tmackinnon — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:07:01 +0000

The UK has long been a leader in green energy solutions and is one of the pioneering nations when it comes to government and industry collaboration on environmentally friendly power. Its official Climate Change Programme has worked for more than a decade at cutting carbon emissions for a more stable environment, but the momentum gained by the Department of Energy and Climate Change is a delicate one that will need even more support to continue. Related posts:

The Green Heart of the Honda Civic

astuttard — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:48:16 +0000

Honda’s ninth generation Civic looks great on the outside and offers environmentally conscious customers improved fuel efficiency across the range of six different models. Related posts:

Climate Change & Temperature

tmackinnon — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:19:16 +0000

To understand how mankind can counter global warming, we must understand what brought it about. There are several holes in the ozone layer, caused by gases emitted from the Earth’s atmosphere and rising into the atmosphere. These gases have been caused by the use of certain noxious chemicals, some of which were used in agricultural. One of them in particular ... Related posts:

Pollution starts at home

lbenchis — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:40:44 +0000

Although it might seem like a bold statement at first, pollution does indeed begin at home. The many little things we do each day can have a cumulative effect on the environment if enough people do them and there are also ways in which we can reduce wider pollution from the comfort of our own homes. Related posts:

Transportation Issues and Global Warming

tmackinnon — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:24:47 +0000

The transportation industry has become a major issue that needs to be addressed with regards to the abundant of vehicles that we have on our roads all contributing greenhouse gas emissions. Gasoline based automobiles are a major contributor to global warming, actually the second largest contribute. As society becomes more aware and more willing to change and adapt we begin to see new types of vehicles that are more efficient, run on new types of different cleaner fuels. And .. Related posts:

What can we do about Global Warming

tmackinnon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:47:26 +0000

There are many things a person can do about global warming. Several changes are caused due to rising temperature of earth. So we need to act fast and prepare to make some profound changes. Related posts:

Four Facts on Global Warming

ckeenan — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:12 +0000

Global warming remains very real, although many try to convince themselves that it is a myth. However, even these people have to concede that our climate seems to be changing. The planet is changing and it’s up to us to figure out how we are going to adapt. Plants and animals are already changing their [...] Related posts:

Using Hydroelectric Power in Your Home

ckeenan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:08 +0000

Hydroelectric power is one of the world’s oldest methods of power production. I would venture to guess that Johnny Caveman slapped some stiff leaves or bark on a stick and placed it into a moving river or stream. The power of the water would then rotate the stick, crushing the grain that they used to [...] Related posts:

Pursuing Alternative Forms of Energy

tmackinnon — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:32:35 +0000

Due to ongoing environmental concerns which not only affect our present but also our future, coupled with the economic factors such as gas prices and political plus military uncertainty in oil rich areas like the Middle East, we have been pushed to a position where we need to make a smart choice by fast and efficient development of new renewable and clean sources of energy supply and production. Our dependence on fossil fuels has to decrease and we have to become ...

Environmental Damage Caused by Tornadoes

barbara — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:43:39 +0000

Recent tornadoes in the South and Midwest have left behind thousands of acres of mangled, shredded debris, building materials, trees, cars, and refrigerators. They also left behind some potentially serious environmental hazards. Many residents are faced with challenging cleanups, states are relaxing some environmental protection regulations in the affected areas. States such as Missouri, for example, are temporarily lifting some restrictions on what can be discarded in landfills. The state also is allowing residents in affected areas to burn vegetative matter on their own property, but only with the permission of the local fire department. Burning is an obvious way to quickly clear a pile of debris, but indiscriminate burning of made-made materials could release a poisonous stew of toxins into the air. Cleaning up after major storms can have a major impact on our environment, not to mention the damage caused by the storm itself, for example …